| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $240.48 | 8.448% | $260.7958 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.65 | 6.677% | $54.0319 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.41 | 13.214% | $48.0141 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.63 | 10.673% | $160.0664 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.30 | 11.721% | $78.5399 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.43 | 4.796% | $51.8007 | $51.80 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.44 | 5.281% | $261.5601 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.34 | $914.8089 | $914.81 | $914.80 | $914.80 | |